Joy-Anna Duggar Pregnant, Expecting Baby With Austin Forsyth in 2027
Joy-Anna Duggar and her husband, Austin Forsyth, are preparing to welcome another child. The couple announced that they are expecting a baby in 2027, adding another chapter to their growing family.
Joy-Anna, 28, shared the pregnancy news on Instagram on September 1, 2026. The announcement featured maternity photos with Austin as well as images of the couple’s ultrasound.
The former Counting On star shared her excitement about the pregnancy while reflecting on how much love they already have for their unborn child. PEOPLE and E! News both confirmed the pregnancy announcement.
Joy-Anna Duggar Announces Baby News
Joy-Anna and Austin revealed the news through a series of intimate photos taken at home.
In one image, Joy-Anna showed her baby bump while Austin stood behind her. Another photo featured the couple holding an ultrasound image of their baby.
The announcement came with a simple message confirming that their newest family member is coming in 2027.
The pregnancy marks another milestone for the couple, who have been married since 2017.
How Many Children Do Joy-Anna Duggar and Austin Forsyth Have?
Joy-Anna and Austin are already parents to three children.
Their son Gideon was born in February 2018. Their daughter Evelyn followed in August 2020. Their youngest son, Gunner, was born in May 2023.
The couple also experienced the loss of their daughter Annabell, who was stillborn in 2019.
With their 2027 arrival, Joy-Anna and Austin will be expanding their family once again.
Joy-Anna Previously Faced Pregnancy Rumours
The pregnancy announcement also comes after months of speculation.
Earlier in 2026, Joy-Anna addressed rumours that she was expecting another child. At the time, she and Austin said they were not yet expecting.
The couple discussed the speculation during an appearance connected to Joy-Anna’s sister Jinger Duggar’s podcast. Joy-Anna later confirmed that the rumours had largely been fuelled by what people were seeing on social media.
Now, those earlier rumours have been replaced by an official announcement from the couple themselves.
Joy-Anna Has Spoken Openly About Pregnancy Loss
Joy-Anna’s latest pregnancy also carries personal significance because of the loss she experienced in 2019.
She previously revealed that she and Austin lost their daughter Annabell during pregnancy. Joy-Anna later discussed the experience publicly, including the emotional and physical challenges that followed.
During a 2025 episode of The Jinger & Jeremy Podcast, she described the delivery as extremely difficult and spoke about the lasting emotional impact of the loss.
Joy-Anna also explained that the experience made the idea of becoming pregnant again frightening at times.
Her decision to share those experiences has given additional context to the couple’s latest pregnancy announcement.
A New Chapter for Joy-Anna and Austin
Joy-Anna and Austin’s relationship began long before their wedding. The pair had known each other for years before they began courting.
Austin proposed in February 2017, and they married on May 26, 2017, in Rogers, Arkansas.
Their family grew quickly afterward, beginning with Gideon’s arrival in 2018.
Now, nearly a decade after their wedding, the couple is preparing for another major family milestone.
When Is Joy-Anna Duggar’s Baby Due?
Joy-Anna has confirmed that the baby is coming in 2027.
However, she has not publicly announced an exact due date. Therefore, it is too early to give a specific birth month based on the information currently available.
The couple has also not publicly revealed the baby’s sex.
For now, fans will have to wait for additional updates from Joy-Anna and Austin as the pregnancy progresses.
The Duggar Family Continues to Grow
Joy-Anna’s pregnancy is the latest addition to a Duggar family that has continued to expand through the years.
Several of Jim, Bob and Michelle Duggar’s children are now married and raising families of their own. Joy-Anna’s siblings have also shared major family milestones in recent years.
That makes Joy-Anna and Austin’s 2027 baby another highly anticipated addition for followers of the Duggar family.
For Joy-Anna, however, the announcement is about more than simply adding another member to the family. It follows years of motherhood, personal challenges and the experience of pregnancy loss.
Her latest announcement allows the family to celebrate a new beginning while remembering the child they lost.